Episode 54: Seeding the Microbial Garden with the Introduction of Solids

Episode 54: Seeding the Microbial Garden with the Introduction of SolidsThis week we welcome back our Nourished Gut Clinic naturopath, Bernadette, as she chats about the development of your baby’s microbial garden. She explores what makes your child’s gut microbiome unique, important factors to consider when introducing solids into your baby's diet, and some practical methods, tips and recipe ideas.Tune in to find out:Features that make the infant gut uniqueWhy you may notice undigested food in your child’s stoolsThe appropriate age to begin introducing solidsRisks involved with introducing solids too early in infancyIndications of infant readiness for solidsHow different foods can support and affect your child’s microbiomeTips and methods for introducing solidsIron deficiency and associated risk factorsIntroducing grains and pulsesThe benefits of breastmilk on the microbiomeBeneficial effects of continued breastfeeding on your baby’s gutAre you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.__________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERThis podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately qualified medical advice. It is a condition of use that you take full responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing, conduct your own research, consult your healthcare provider and make informed choices about what is right for you before making any _________________________________________________________________________WORK WITH KARLY Ready to stop managing symptoms and start rebuilding? Karly takes a limited number of one-on-one clients each month through the Nourished Gut Program — applications are open: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/nourishedgut FREE RESOURCE Not ready for that yet? Start here. Grab Karly's free 3-Day Bloat Fix — a short, practical protocol targeting the most common drivers of daily bloating: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/bloat VISIT US ONLINE Gut health support for clients → https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com Mentoring & clinical education for practitioners → https://www.karlyraven.com FOLLOW ALONG @karlyravennaturopath — clinical insights, gut health education & behind the scenes @nourishedgutclinic — the clinic page, client wins & what's on ENJOYING THE PODCAST? A rating and review takes 30 seconds and helps more people find the show who really need it. Thank you. DISCLAIMER Content shared on the Nourished Gut Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your health or treatment plan....